WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wilson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calumet City SD 155 school district, located in Calumet City, IL with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Wilson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wilson Elementary School, located at 560 Wentworth Ave in Calumet City, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calumet City School District 155. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and the development of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and holistic student well-being, the school aims to prepare children for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, Wilson Elementary serves as an integral part of the Calumet City community. The school environment typically emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and community stakeholders to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary for their personal and educational progress. Through various classroom initiatives and school-wide programs, Wilson Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging setting.

For more information, contact Wilson Elementary School at (708) 862-5166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409-3493
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WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Calumet City, IL with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
395
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 395 students

Black or African American
57.0%
Hispanic/Latino
40.8%
White
1.8%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.